Georgia vs. Auburn

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  Evening star, November 17, 1953, page 17

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  Two-T cam System Converts Auburn Into Bowl Contender and 1852 made it necessary to use some of his players both on offense and defense. But nine of the % regulars on the x and Y clubs are sophomores, and several others saw little service a year ago. Only six seniors are on the two teams. Auburn plays a non-conference game at Clemson Saturday before the big climax with Ala bama on November %. A loss at Clemson would dampen bowl talk. The Plainsmen are favored by a couple of touchdowns. The Auburn rage-to-riches year actually began with a smashing 1870 victory over Mississippi, the current leader in the Southeastern race. A 21–⁠21 tie with Mississippi State followed, a game in which Auburn had to overcome a 21-point lead. Georgia Tech took full advantage of six PlainSmen fumbles to win, 1876, but since that time Auburn has beaten Tulane, 34.7; Florida, 1917; Miami, 1920, and Georgia. 39–⁠18. The Plainsmen are big. fast and versatile, but still a little short on experience. Alabama, as of now. is favored to take the Plainsmen November %. But it should be quite a game and. the scramble for the $4,000 seats at Birmingham, al ready all sold. is equal to any in recent years in these parts.

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Officially, Georgia leads 66–⁠56–⁠8; as played, 64–⁠53–⁠6 in the 123 games on file; the official count covers all 130 meetings, counting the 74 since this game.